Digital Literature

There's a whole world of books out on the Internet that are totally electronic. The writers/artists use Flashplayer and other animation software to produce their stories. I just found out about this series, about a girl named Alice--Inanimate Alice. Here's what the producer says about it:

"'Inanimate Alice' tells the story of Alice, growing up in the early years of the 21st century. Written and directed by writer Kate Pullinger and digital artist babel, this series of multimedia, interactive episodes uses a combination of text, sound, images, and games as Alice takes us on a journey through her life from the age of eight through to her twenties. Alice becomes a games animator; not just any animator, but a creator of characters for the most successful games company in the world.

"And one character stands out: Brad, Alice's only true friend in life. The ten episodes of 'Inanimate Alice' become increasingly interactive and game-like, reflecting Alice's own developing skills as a game designer and animator. 'Inanimate Alice' is a study of human/computer relations in a world where having friends means never having to meet them."

Want to check out Alice's adventures? Go to: http://www.inanimatealice.com/

I also found this digital poetry collection you might find fun: http://www.animalamina.com/

"Animalamina is a collection of digital poetry for children that uses interaction, animation and optional sounds and music to uncover each poem through movement around an A to Z of interconnected scenes."